Life on Paws and Wheels

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I stopped by the legendary Cabazon Dinosaurs in Cabazon, California — one of the most iconic roadside attractions in the American West. These towering fiberglass giants have been greeting travelers along I-10 since the 1960s, their massive T. rex and friendly brontosaurus silhouettes standing proudly against the desert sky. 🌞🦕 Vibrant, quirky, and full of classic roadside charm, the Cabazon Dinosaurs are pure nostalgia. Whether you remember them from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure , grew up spotting them on desert road trips, or simply love oversized sculptures with personality, this stop delivers instant joy. 🎥 Watch the Video Join Simba and me as we wander beneath these Jurassic giants, capture their amazing details, and soak in the retro magic of one of California’s most beloved roadside landmarks. 👀 In This Video You’ll See - Shots of the massive T. rex and brontosaurus figures towering above the desert - Close-ups of textured fiberglass, colorf...

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I set out into the quiet hills above Hemet, California to explore one of the region’s most intriguing archeological mysteries — the Hemet Maze Stone . This ancient petroglyph, carved into a granite boulder, features a striking geometric maze-like design that has puzzled researchers for decades. Its origins? Unknown. Its purpose? Still debated. Its presence? Absolutely mesmerizing. 🌄✨ Unlike most known local Native American rock art, the Hemet Maze Stone doesn’t fit into the typical styles or motifs of the area. This difference only deepens the mystery and fuels generations of speculation. Standing before it, you can’t help but feel the weight of history — and the questions that still surround it. 🎥 Watch the Video Join Simba and me as we hike to this protected archeological site, take in its intricate carving from the overlook, and explore the rugged landscape that surrounds this centuries-old enigma. 👀 In This Video You’ll See - Footage of the He...

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I made the long, rugged drive deep into Death Valley National Park to visit Barker Ranch — the remote desert hideout where the Charles Manson family lived during their final months of freedom in 1969. The road into Panamint Valley feels harsh, isolated, and ancient, with miles of dusty washboard tracks cutting through a landscape that seems untouched by time. That isolation is part of what makes Barker Ranch such a heavy, sobering place — a location where history lingers in the silence. Today, the ranch is little more than a ruin, quietly succumbing to the desert. After a 2009 fire, only the stone walls and fragments of the structure remain, but they still stand as a stark, unembellished reminder of the events tied to this location. 🎥 Watch the Video Ride along with us as we follow the winding dirt roads, capture the desolate desert scenery, and document what’s left of this historical site hidden in the Panamint Mountains. 👀 In This Video You’ll ...

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I cruised through the surreal landscape of the Trona Pinnacles — one of California’s most otherworldly and cinematic desert destinations. Rising from the Searles Dry Lake basin, these towering tufa formations stand like a stone forest scattered across the Mojave, creating a rugged, alien landscape that has appeared in countless sci-fi films, commercials, and space-themed scenes. 🚀🌄 This visit was all about soaking in the views from the road. Even without hiking, the Pinnacles offer an unforgettable experience — their jagged shapes, vast open desert backdrop, and quiet ancient atmosphere make every glance feel like a glimpse into another world. 🎥 Watch the Video Join Simba and me for a relaxing ride-along as we capture scenic drive-through footage, dramatic spires, and sweeping views from the car window. 👀 In This Video You’ll See - Drive-through footage of the towering tufa formations - Sweeping views across the Searles Dry Lake basin - Close...

Simba the Adventure Pup 🐾 and I made a quick desert detour to Fish Rocks outside Trona, California — a surreal little roadside landmark where massive boulders have been painted into toothy white fish staring out over the Mojave. These simple, bold designs date back to around the 1940s , lovingly maintained over the decades by locals who kept the tradition alive. The result is a beloved bit of desert graffiti history perched right beside the highway. 🌵🐟 It’s weird. It’s charming. It’s wonderfully random. And it’s exactly the type of roadside oddity that makes California desert road trips unforgettable. 🎥 Watch the Video Join Simba and me as we wander around the rocks, take in the strange and smiling “fish,” and enjoy this quirky little stop tucked between Trona and the Trona Pinnacles. 👀 In This Video You’ll See - Stark white fish faces painted onto rugged desert boulders - Close-up views of the eyes, teeth, and hand-painted details - POV walk-arounds showing how close Fish...

I explored Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish, California — an atmospheric collection of authentic 19th-century buildings preserved from mining settlements across the Kern River Valley. This isn’t a fabricated movie set or roadside replica; it’s a genuine slice of Old West history, carefully relocated and protected so these frontier-era structures wouldn’t be lost to time. 🌵🕰️ Walking through Silver City feels like stepping straight into a dusty chapter of a frontier storybook. Weathered wooden storefronts, rustic cabins, antique mining relics, creaking porches, and hand-forged details all come together to create a place that feels alive with history. Every corner whispers a tale from California’s gold-rush days. 🎥 Watch the Video Come wander with me through the preserved streets of Silver City — a place where the Old West lingers in every board, beam, and rusted nail. 👀 In This Video You’ll See - Shots of the preserved cabins , storefronts , and frontier-style streets - Clo...